Tail light dismantle

Hey Guys , as per the topic has anyone managed to dismantle the rear tail lights, I want to redo the chrome surrounds and clean up the lights . New lights are a tad expensive to buy and ship to South Africa.

Here you go courtesy of board member rackerm:

http://www.7173mustangs.com/thread-restoring-exterior-reflective-lenses?pid=262631#pid262631

I remember dismantling the taillights from my car, along with another set from another car, to make a good set from all pieces available. I don't recall separating the lenses from the bezels however, but removing the lens/bezel from the housing was not difficult at all - just gotta be careful, as with anything with this kind of age.

I also agree with cleaning the inside reflective surface and respraying with flat white (if necessary) to increase brightness.

Good luck!

shaheenk,

I used the Krylon 2420 Fusion Spray Paint, Satin White on the inside/outside and they look really good. I sometimes wonder to aid in the reflection side, is too spray a gloss coat in the inside.

http://www.amazon.com/Krylon-2420-Fusion-Spray-Paint/dp/B000RMMNEW

To help separate the parts that are glued, get some Goo-Off.

http://www.goofoffproducts.com/

works good.

mustang7173

Here is pictures and step by step Directions I sent to CJ pony to post up and to save some money on my purchase

http://www.cjponyparts.com/mustang-tail-lamp-housing-1971-1973-installation-instructions/a/453/

I also have more pictures I took for removing the lenses, but I have to look for them, there are a few tabs that go through the chrome bezel, you will have to snap off, to remove the lenses from the chrome.

Has anyone tried blasting the housings with walnut shells?

Has anyone tried blasting the housings with walnut shells?

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I have not done them but had done honey comb rear panel, under fender splash guards, cowl vents and some other odds and ends. I would try it and see. Air pressure with the media can make big difference in what happens.

David